BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood. Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:34:29 GMT There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community. Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found at 'damaging' levels in rivers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:24:04 GMT Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK. Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:22:46 GMT Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. Oil giant forced to pay £6m after major spill Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:37:42 GMT A major incident was declared when a leak occurred at a pipeline operated by gas company Perenco. These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to? Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system BBC Inside Science Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT Space warfare, space manufacturing and satellite data at Space Comm Expo BBC Inside Science Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch. Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:11:12 GMT The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development. Being an Essex girl never held me back, says spacecraft engineer Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:40:35 GMT "I don't think stereotypes like that have ever bothered me," says 36-year-old Sian Cleaver. 3G pitch given approval despite pollution fears Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:46:22 GMT A charity is worried about microplastics but a council says the plans follow environmental guidance. Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:11 GMT It is adding an extra mission to its Artemis programme before landing astronauts on the Moon. Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch. Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:51:40 GMT Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium. Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:04:52 GMT A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. BBC Inside Science Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change. The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:09:48 GMT Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk. Why air strikes on Tehran oil facilities are causing black rain Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:39:58 GMT Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month. Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:21:11 GMT Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch. The Global Story Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race. Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:24:19 GMT Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear University joins UK's £17bn space sector Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:10:41 GMT The Southampton Space Institute will use expertise and facilities for education and jobs creation. Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:38:45 GMT Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures. Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery? Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:11:16 GMT Rangers in Northumberland say the beavers are doing well after they were caught and checked over. The climate change course for people with learning disabilities Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:48:24 GMT A training course on climate change has been specially developed for people with learning disabilities Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found at 'damaging' levels in rivers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:24:04 GMT Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK. Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:11:12 GMT The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development. BBC Inside Science Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT And how can future civilisations remember where we put it? Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:36 GMT Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components. When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:42:20 GMT The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing. 'Carnage' unleashed on sleeping town when river hit 18-times normal level Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:58:13 GMT Storm Claudia devastated residents in Monmouth, with many still living with the damage.